Medical Lab Technician/ Medical Laboratory Scientist

Diagnostic-Laboratories-; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks of vacation

Health Insurance after 30 days

Sick time

8 paid holidays

Same day pay

Medical insurance allowance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Company paid life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

TridentCare, a clinical laboratory in Carrollton, TX, seeks a skilled MLS/MLT to perform high-complexity testing, ensure timely results, and uphold strict quality control standards. The role requires collaboration with nursing staff and physicians, accurate documentation, and adherence to lab protocols.

The ideal candidate will hold MLS/MLT certification, have 1 year of clinical lab experience, and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
• Certification as MLS/MLT/CLS/MT by ASCP/AMT/AAB or equivalent.
• Must meet CLIA requirements for High Complexity Testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory tests accurately and timely as requested by physicians and facilities.
• Maintain records of test results and proficiency testing.
• Adhere to quality control policies and calibrations.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues affecting test performance.
• Verify results and communicate effectively with care teams.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Analytical reasoning

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Science

MLS/MLT/CLS/MT certification

CLIA High Complexity qualification

Tools

ASCP/AMT/AAB certification

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on August 5, 2026

Locations

• TX-Carrollton, TX
  3424 Midcourt Rd
  Carrollton, TX 75006, USA
  
• TX-Carrollton, TX
  3424 Midcourt Rd
  Carrollton, TX 75006, USA
  

• On-site
• Laboratory
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MEDIC031322
• Supervisor : Anya Morris

Description

Full time, Monday-Friday Evening/Overnight shift 5:00p- 1:30a and rotating holiday

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

• Associates or Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Medical Laboratory Science, microbiology, chemistry, biology or related field.
• Certification as MLS, MLT, CLS, MT or equivalent by a national recognized accreditation agency such as ASCP, AMT, AAB.
• Must meet CLIA requirements for testing personnel for High Complexity Testing Laboratory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The ideal MLS/MLT candidate will be collaborative, detail-oriented and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsible for ensuring that Clinical Laboratory Test(s) requested by physicians and facilities are performed in an accurate and timely manner and the Laboratory policies and procedures are followed and implemented correctly.

• Follows the clinical laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adheres to the clinical laboratory’s quality control policies, documents all quality control activities instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
• Documents all corrective action taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Performs all routine and new test procedures that are complex and require professional judgment when assigned to a specific area.
• Demonstrates knowledge of theory behind the test performed.
• Recognized departure from the norm on adult and geriatric patients and be able to understand the scientific and theoretical reasons for such deviation.
• Calibrates instruments and assess the accuracy of the equipment; performs equipment preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Check and verify all the test results released by the laboratory. This includes accepting or rejecting results due to delta check inconsistencies, requesting redraw for verification, canceling results due to gross hemolysis, clots or QNS.
• Reviews outgoing reports for technical and clerical errors.
• Able to communicate with nurses and physicians, and ability to work well with others.
• Assist the Lead MLS/MLT in maintaining adequate supplies and inventory levels.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize work duties.
• Recognizes the administrative changes in staffing and scheduling and adapt to these changes.
• Assists in developing and installing quality control standards to ensure accuracy of test results.
• Initiates, suggests and if necessary, implements technical and administrative changes upon approval of the Laboratory Director.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED

• Preferred: 1 yr of clinical laboratory experience
• Have the necessary language reasoning and mathematical skills to follow and implement the laboratory policies and procedures approved by the Laboratory Director.
• Ability to work independently and have good sound analytical judgment to function effectively under stress in certain situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with others on a team.
• Possess the ability to work in a fast paced environment, effectively interacting with physicians, facilities and laboratory personnel.
• Possess speed, consistency and accuracy in tasks to meet the laboratory standards.
• Customer service oriented
• Self starter with a high initiative, a good problem and decision-maker.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environment, performing a variety of changing tasks.
• Commitment to tasks. Displaying a high level of cognitive, interpretive or judgment skills.

Benefits:

TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees. Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:

• Two weeks of vacation time
• Health Insurance after 30 days!
• Sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• Same day pay available
• Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k)

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